Athletic Trainer: Student Health & Injury Lead

The Athenian School; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing/Residential Life: Optional

Job summary

The Athenian School in Danville, California seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to develop and deliver preventive athletic medical care, emergency response, and injury rehabilitation for student-athletes. Core collaboration with the School Nurse, Athletic Director, coaches, and families will guide injury triage and return-to-play decisions.

Additionally, the role oversees program budgeting, medical inventory, health database compliance, and facility security for athletic spaces, with evening and

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in athletic training (secondary school or collegiate environment preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, triage emergencies, and manage adolescent health needs.
• Strong administrative, organizational, database, and budgeting capabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, coaches, and school leadership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute injury/illness prevention plans and Emergency Action Plans for all interscholastic sports.
• Provide first responder coverage, acute injury treatment, and EMS triage at practices, home games, and campus events.
• Manage injury rehabilitation protocols and make independent return-to-play determinations; refer to external specialists when necessary.
• Collaborate with the School Nurse, coaches, and parents regarding ongoing student medical care and accommodations.
• Lead budgeting, inventory management, vendor quotes, and purchasing for the Athletic Training Room and Program.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Budgeting

Administrative skills

Education

Current Athletic Trainer Certification (ATC)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR / AED Healthcare Provider Certification

Job description

The Athenian School in Danville, California seeks a Certified Athletic Trainer to develop and deliver preventive athletic medical care, emergency response, and injury rehabilitation for student-athletes. Core collaboration with the School Nurse, Athletic Director, coaches, and families will guide injury triage and return-to-play decisions.

Additionally, the role oversees program budgeting, medical inventory, health database compliance, and facility security for athletic spaces, with evening and